MCAL Championship Game

It’s too bad the playoffs isn’t considered when determining the Player of the Year. I thought last night Christian Manoli clearly proved he was the league’s best player, playing just step above everyone else. We’ll have to wait and see what the coaches think. Remember that the all-league teams aren’t published until the last standing team’s season is over.

Some predictions for tonight. So far I’m 3 for 4, only missing the TL upset last night. In my three correct picks, I’ve missed the margin of victory by a combined four points.

Girls

Justin-Siena lost to Drake by 15 in the only meeting, but this game should be much closer. I don’t expect the Braves to be held to no 3-pointers like they were on Thursday.

Drake 49, Justin-Siena 47

Boys

An all public-school final after Terra Linda beat Branson Friday. Redwood has beat Terra Linda twice this season, but the Trojans played them very tough just two weeks ago.

Redwood 56, Terra Linda 47

NCS Seeding meetings are tomorrow morning. Check marinij.com/sports in the afternoon to see where all the Marin teams are headed for their opening games.

7 Responses to MCAL Championship Game

tough to beat a team three times but like the Utah Jazz owning the warriors so does Redwood own TL. They played fast and loose vs. Branson and got the W which I predicted. But that’s how Redwood played most of the year and they should pull out a 10+ point win. They can counter what TL can bring and that’s why Branson lost because they didn’t have the firepower. Props to both teams for making the final.

Good work Artie. I don’t do women’s spreads. I had Branson by 10 last night-hard to be accurate when Branson had some illnessess. I have Redwood by 10 tonight. Big boy-let’s see who’s right on the spread!

Im taking redwood tonight mainly because the game is on their court, where they went undefeated during league play. Terra linda is the more athletic team. they have more speed and quickness and also a tower in the middle. However Redwood is a better defensive team, more disciplined and execute better. If TL wants to win they should try and push the ball as much as possible, speed the game up. If Redwood wants to win they should go to their half court game. Move the ball run the offense and execute. Dont let Woodard and Manoli run wild. Force the other guys to beat you.

It has been 34 years since Terra Linda has won the MCAL Championship Final. I grew up with these guys and I know that pride is our priority. We beat Branson because of our teamwork on the defensive side, and I have full faith that Manoli, Woodard, Best and the boys will bring home the pennant once and for all.